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Brewster

Washington · 2,093 residents (2025 est.) · 1.152 sq mi
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Brewster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,241. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 536 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,600. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
−24%since 2000
from 2,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,435 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,093 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Brewster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,241
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,278
+102%since 2000
from $9,555 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−8%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+53%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(814)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(1,302)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(1,306)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(1,297)
Asian1%(16)
Other2.9%(48)
Diversity Score44%(728)
Diversity Score
44
−26%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
33.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 33.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 66.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster, Washington?

Brewster, Washington has about 1,653 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewster, Washington?

The typical household in Brewster, Washington earns about $39,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster, Washington expensive?

In Brewster, Washington, the median home is worth about $239,600, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, Washington?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster, Washington?

About 24.6% of people in Brewster, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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